‘We have extended our ar

'South Africa was between a rock and a hard place as the First Lady, by virtue of her status becomes a diplomat and as such entitled to diplomatic immunity. I am sure that SA is agonised over this but long term diplomatic relations are far more important than the assault case for the two countries. It is  most unfortunate for the victim, but to me sacrificing diplomatic relations between Zimbabwe and SA was never an option and the victim becomes a victim at the altar of diplomacy.

– Political analyst Rashweat Mukundu on the Grace Mugabe debacle

‘We have extended our arm and a hand of peace and urged them to use whatever legal mechanisms that have been created via our wonderful constitution to express their dissatisfaction.'

– President Uhuru Kenyatta who appealed to the opposition to hold legal demonstrations, not street protests, and allow Kenyans to get back to normal life after the disputed vote

'The entire ANC is rotten to the very core because the head is so rotten. (President Jacob) Zuma has turned the ANC into himself. Those who are not corrupt are used and abused to prolong Zuma’s stay in power and continuance of his pillaging.

– Analyst Justice Malala